(2)  The operator must maintain the accuracy and completeness of its recovery plan and diversion airport database at least annually.

17.3  Validation Requirements for Area Approval for Polar Operations. The operator will be required to conduct an DGCA-observed validation flight in order to receive authorization to conduct polar operations. As part of the validation, the operator will be required to exercise its reaction and recovery plan in the event of a diversion to one of its designated en route alternate airports.
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(1)  The inspector will witness the effectiveness and adequacy of:

(a)  Communications;

(b)  Coordination;

(c)  Facilities;

(d)  Accuracy of NOTAM and weather information; and

(e)  Operability of ground equipment during the simulated diversion.

(2)  The exercise of the operator’s reaction and recovery plan may be completed prior to the validation flight.

(3)  DGCA will give favorable consideration to a request by the operator, through the POI, to conduct the validation flight in a passenger revenue status only if the operator’s reaction and recovery plan has been previously demonstrated to the satisfaction of DGCA. The carriage of cargo revenue is permissible in this case, and is encouraged, for airplane weight and balance purpose.

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